1. Los Angeles
Harbor College
Student Orientation

2. WELCOME “Changing Lives in a Changing Los Angeles” Evolving Campus
Serve all student needs
Accommodating Schedule
Diverse Campus
Serve the community

3. Student Services Team Marvin Martinez Abbie Patterson
Los Angeles Harbor College
President
Abbie Patterson
Vice -President of
Student Services
Elizabeth Colocho
Counseling Division Chair
Matriculation Coordinator

4. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Student Orientation
TOPICS
MATRICULATION
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
PLANNING
&
REGISTRATION

5. Matriculation
The process that brings the college & student into an agreement to realize their educational goals. Participating in each matriculation step will assist you in identifying, planning, & achieving your educational goals.
Admissions
Assessment Test
Orientation
Counseling

6. Assessment Appointments can be made online or by phone.
Assessment Center
The Assessment Center is where students may take their Math & English (or ESL) Placement tests. Check the website for other tests offered and additional information.
Office SSA 118
Testing Lab SSA 120
(310) 233 – 4072
Assessment Appointments can be made online or by phone.
Jose Luna
Citlally Santana

7. Assessment Center All First Year Students Important Information
Are encouraged to take the Math & English (or ESL) Placement Test
Important Information
Lowest English (DC 35) & Math (LS10/M112) levels do not require placement test.
Students who choose to begin at lowest level must proceed through the entire sequence (cannot test again).
Students can only take the placement test once per cycle (Feb-Sept/Sept-Feb), if no letter grade has been received.
See a counselor for more information on assistance programs such as “Fast Track”.
(310) 233 – 4072
Assessment Appointments can be made online or by phone.
Appointments:

8. Student Options: Assessment Center Did you take an assessment test or
English/ESL/math class at another college?
Student
Options:
Bring a copy of your placement results to a counselor
2. Bring a copy of unofficial
transcripts to a counselor

9. Counselors

10. Counseling Center Drop – in Counseling M-Th 8am-7pm Friday 8am-4pm
Available Services:
Appointments
Career Exploration
Graduation Petition
Student Educational Plan (SEP)
Transfer Assistance
Writing & Math Lab

11. Counseling Center or 1 Hour Appointment:
Schedule a half hour Counseling appointment online: or
1 Hour Appointment:
If the following applies to you, please call
(310) 233 – 4299 to make a one hour appointment:
Are you facing dismissal or probation?
Would like to take a career exploration test?
Do you need 3 or more transcripts evaluated?
Is English your Second Language? ESL student?
A military veteran who will be using V.A. benefits?
(example: G.I. Bill, and Post 9/11 G.I. Bill)

12. Click here to schedule your appointment online
Counseling Center
Click here to schedule your appointment online

13. Undecided about a Major or Career?
Counseling Center
Undecided about a Major or Career?
Personal Development 01………………………1 unit
Introduction To College
Personal Development 04……………………..1 unit
Career Planning
Personal Development 17……………………….1 unit
College Survival Skills Development
Personal Development 20……………………..3 unit
Post Secondary Education: The Scope of Career Planning

14. Catalog vs. Schedule
The college catalog is a detailed description of all important information, regulations, policies, degrees and certificates offered, program requirements and course descriptions.
The schedule of classes is a listing of coursed being offered each semester.

15. Registration Inside Useful Resource:
Academic Standards and Challenge Procedures
Admissions Requirements
Campus & District Policies
Course Descriptions
Financial Aid
Matriculation
Program Requirements
Residency Requirements
Scholarships
Student Services

16. Spring & Fall Sessions available at LAHC
Registration
Spring & Fall Sessions available at LAHC
Optional Sessions:
LA Harbor College is part of the LA Community College District.
You may apply to any of these campuses with your student ID #.
Visit each campus website to check for summer or winter availability.

17. Academic Calendar 2011/2012 FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
August 29, 2011
December 16, 2011
First day of instruction
Last day of final exams
FALL SEMESTER
February 6, 2012
June 4, 2012
First day of instruction
Last day of final exams
SPRING SEMESTER

18. Registration SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Semester Begins & Ends
How to Register
for Classes
Important Dates
& Deadlines
Available
Classes
Last Day to
Drop Courses
Day/Time/Location
of Your Class

19. SCHEDULE OF CLASSES – 2nd page Important Date Information:
Registration
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES – 2nd page
Academic Calendar
Important Date Information:
Registration
Late Start Classes
Dropping Classes
Elect Credit/No Credit classes
Holidays
Finals Examinations

20. How to Read a Class Schedule:
Registration
How to Read a Class Schedule:
Units
Pre-req
Time/Day
Section #
Classroom

21. Registration
Online registration

22. Registration
Student ID #
&
PIN
(MM/DD)

23. Registration
Click for
further information
The earlier you register the more likely you are to get the classes you want!
You may use the computers in the SSA lobby, Welcome Center SSA 133, or Transfer Center SSA 105
Online classes: s the instructor as soon as you register, for details see pages in the class schedule.

24. Assessment Results
Click for
further information
In case you misplace your Assessment Results you can access them online through the Student Information System.
Many English & Math instructors ask for your results the first day of class.

25. Add Permit HOW TO ADD A COURSE: Attend the 1st day of class
Ask the instructor for this “Add Permit”
Submit “Add Permit” to the Admissions & Records Office
Online Classes: the instructor as soon as possible

26. Two Methods for Dropping a Course:
Drop Card
Two Methods for Dropping a Course:
Online:
Log onto your student account at
2. In-Person:
Complete the “Drop Card” and submit to the Admissions & Records Office.
*Late Start & PACE courses have different deadlines to drop courses*
It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to drop courses you are no longer attending.

27. How to get an “F” without trying
1) Student stops attending class & does not officially drop the course.
2) Enroll in a course & never attend.

28. Withdrawal Policy
The Los Angeles Community College District will only allow students 3 attempts for any one course.
“W” (withdrawal) or substandard grades (“D”, “F”, or “NP”)
COUNT AS AN ATTEMPT AT A COURSE
Example: F W D
Spring Semester
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Student May No Longer Enroll in “College 101” Course

29. INSIDE: SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
English Sequence
INSIDE: SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Carmen Carrillo, Communications Chair (310) 233 – 4250
NEAH 297
Transfer Level

30. INSIDE: SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Math Sequence
INSIDE: SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Lauren McKenzie, Mathematics Chair (310) 233 – 4500
NEAH 293
Transfer Level

31. High School vs. College Assigned Counselor See any Counselor
LAHC COLLEGE
Assigned Counselor
Class schedule assigned
School: Monday – Friday
8 – 3pm (typically)
Parents/guardians may monitor progress
“D” = passing grade
(All H.S. courses)
See any Counselor
Student creates their own class schedule
Student determines what time to take classes
Only the student may access their own record
“D” = Not passing grade
(Transfer level courses)

32. Instructional Programs
What’s My Educational Goal?
Work Force Preparation
Various courses are offered to build or enhance your vocational skills.
Certificate
Skills certificates are offered to students who wish to pursue a career or trade. Students will be most successful in these programs if they have at least a 10th grade reading level and keyboarding skills.
Associate Degree
(Associate of Arts/Associate of Science)
Major courses plus General Education courses and Electives:
60 units required & 2.0 GPA.
Transfer
Many students at LAHC wish to transfer to a 4-year university and work toward a Bachelor’s Degree or beyond.

33. Instructional Programs
Associate Degrees/Certificates
A.S. Graduation Plan A (30 GE Units)
Admin. of Justice, Business and Fire Technology Degrees are available entirely online
A.S. Graduation Plan B (18 GE Units)
All require a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units with a 2.0 GPA or higher, including Math Competency.
Note: Students not planning to transfer may meet math competency by taking CT60 or ET49. See a counselor for details.

34. Are You Transferring? University of California
10 - California Campuses
Competitive admissions
High GPA required
Golden 4 courses required:
Area A 1, Oral Communications
Area B 2, Writing Communications
Area B 3, Critical Thinking
Area B 4, Mathematics
Campuses: UC -
Los Angeles, Berkley, Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Cruz, San Diego, San Francisco
California State University
23 - California Campuses
Some impacted campuses
2.0 GPA (higher for impacted campuses)
Golden 4 courses required:
Area A 1, Oral Communications
Area B 2, Writing Communications
Area B 3, Critical Thinking
Area B 4, Mathematics
Campuses: CSU -
Long Beach, Dominguez Hills, Los Angeles, Pomona, Northridge, San Diego, Fullerton, San Marcos, San Bernardino, Fresno, Bakersfield, San Francisco, Hayward, Channel Islands, Monterey Bay, Humboldt, San Luis Obispo, Chico, Sacramento, East Bay, San Jose, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Maritime
Private/Independent Colleges
Many California Campuses
Some impacted campuses
2.0 GPA (higher for impacted campuses)
Golden 4 courses required:
Area A 1, Oral Communications
Area B 2, Writing Communications
Area B 3, Critical Thinking
Area B 4, Mathematics
Campuses: (examples)
USC, Biola, Chapman, Loyola Marymount, Mount St. Mary’s University, Pepperdine, Stanford, University of La Verne, University of Redlands, Whittier College

35. * All public CSU & UC institutions
What’s the Magic Number of units for an Associate Degree and/or Transfer?
* All public CSU & UC institutions

36. Where do my 60 units come from?

37. General Education
Plan A or B – pursuing an AA/AS degree w/ no immediate plans to transfer
CSU Plan – pursuing an AA/AS degree and transfer to a CSU
IGETC Plan (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) – pursuing an AA/AS degree and transfer to a UC & CSU

38. Example: IGETC Read plans carefully: Group C –
requires completion of just 1 course
AND only for the CSU system

39. Online Resources www.cacareercafe.com www.assist.org
Career Exploration Website
Personality Tests
Career Videos
Learn about various careers & the education required
All CSU and UC colleges
Look up major requirements for CSU & UC campuses
STEM majors
Transfer preparation

40. 60 units required to Transfer
Transfer in 2 years
60 units required to Transfer
Full-Time Student
(12 units)
Transfer level
= 2 years
(4 semesters)
48 units
Total
(Transferable)
Student options:
Enroll in 15 units per semester
Take summer and/or winter courses
Transfer in 3 years or more

41. Student Success If you work… Consider enrolling in… Time Management
FULL TIME STUDENT
PART-TIME STUDENT
12 or more units per semester
1 to 11 units per semester
If you work…
Consider enrolling in…
40 hrs. a week
3-6 unit(typically 2 classes)
30 hrs. a week
9 units (typically 3 classes)
20 hrs. a week
12 units (typically 4 classes)
5-15 hrs. a week
14-16 units (4 or more classes)

42. 2 hours of study for every 1 hour of class
Student Success
Time Management
TWO FOR ONE
2 hours of study for every 1 hour of class
Highly recommended to ensure success.
Be sure to balance work & studies.
Do not overload on academic courses.

43. Grading System
Abbreviations
Points A
Excellent 4 B
Good 3 C
Satisfactory 2 D
Passing, less than satisfactory 1 F
Failing W
Withdrawal CR
Credit IP
In Progress
INC
Incomplete
NCR
No Credit
NDA
Non Degree Applicable RD
Report Delayed
NOTE
“W”, “INC”, “CR”, “NCR”
These units do not affect your GPA, but are counted as an attempt of a course.

44. Student Probation/ Dismissal
ACADEMIC PROBATION
PROGRESS PROBATION
Maintaining less than a 2.0 GPA in a semester
Completing less than 50% of courses attempted in a semester
EXAMPLE:
Student enrolled in 12 units and earns less than a 2.0 GPA
Student enrolls in 3 classes and earns a “W”, “INC”, or “NCR” in two of their classes
Students on probation are encouraged to see a counselor right away
DISMISSAL
Students on “Probation” for 3 consecutive semesters
1-hour counseling appointment required

45. Student Conduct
The Los Angeles Community College District is committed to maintaining a high level student integrity, respect, and responsibility.
BOARD CODES:
CODE STATEMENT:
Dishonesty, such as cheating, or knowingly furnishing false information to the colleges.
Forgery, alteration, or misuse of College documents, records, or identification.
For further information please refer to page 9 in the LAHC catalog.

46. National Foundation for Consumer Credit Counseling
Credit Cards:
What you should know
Credit is money extended to a borrower by
a lender, in return for a series of payments
of principal plus interest.
Forms of Credit
Secured (by something you own which you could lose if you default – such as a car loan)
Unsecured (credit card)
Credit Advantages
Enjoy now – pay later
Monthly inventory of purchases
Shop by mail, telephone, or the internet
May get a better guarantee on purchases
Safer than cash (if stolen, loss is limited)
Allow instant fulfillment of a need or want
Emergency money at a bank or ATM (Cash Advance)
Credit Disadvantages
Late payments will affect your credit rating
Credit prices may be higher than cash prices
Obligates your future income to pay for the present
Wise Credit Use
Only use if absolutely necessary or if you can easily pay off the balance
Shopping for Credit
How much are late charges?
How much is the annual card fee?
What fringe benefits does the card offer?
How long is the grace period before you pay any finance charge?
Watch out for hidden fees
What is the annual percentage interest rate (APR) you pay on balance due?
Know about credit card scammers
Referrals:
National Foundation for
Credit Counseling
Consumer Credit Counseling
Service of L.A.
(213) 386 – 7601

47. Puente Project/ Title V
LAHC PROGRAMS
Honors
Nursing
PACE
Puente Project/ Title V

48. Honors Transfer Program
Designed for students interested in a challenging curriculum and transfer preparation
Priority admission consideration given from the following institutions:
More information:
Yvonne Pueblos
Honors Counselor
(310) 233 – 4038
Chapman
CSUDH
Occidental College
Pitzer College
Pomona
UCI
UCLA
UCR
UCSC

49. Program for Accelerated College Education
PACE Program
Program for Accelerated College Education
Designed for students who work full-time
Classes meet one night per week & 3 “all-day” Saturdays
Two ‘8 – week’ quarters during a 16 – week semester
PACE is a transfer program
Must be eligible to enroll in English 28 to participate in PACE
NEA 167
(310)233 – 4522
King Carter,
PACE Director
(310) 233 – 4231

50. Puente Project/ Title V Counselor
Assists students to complete community college courses and to transfer successfully to four-year institutions.
Every student enrolls in a writing course sequence that incorporates Mexican American/Latino and other multicultural authors, experience, and issues. Must enroll in English 28 in fall and English 101 in spring.
Every student participates in academic counseling that provides sustained, in-depth, career and academic guidance throughout their enrollment at the community college. Must enroll in Personal Development 17 in fall and Personal Development 4 in spring.
Every “Puentista” is matched with a mentor from the local community.
Jassiel Dominguez,
Puente Project/ Title V Counselor
(310) 233 – 4246

51. Associate Degree in Nursing Other available options:
Nursing Program
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Nursing program has been successfully educating & preparing students since With a strong commitment to our community, our students have exceeded national benchmark pass rates.
Other available options:
LVN to RN program
EMT Certification
Check with Nursing for monthly advising session dates.
Sara Rubio,
Nursing Counselor
Nursing Building
(310) 233 – 4262

52. Student Support Services
Career/
Transfer
Center
International
Students
Office
Life Skills
Center
EOPS/
CARE
Special
Programs &
Services
Financial Aid
L.A.C.

53. Career / Transfer Center
Joy Fisher,
Career Counselor
SSA 105
(310) 233 – 4282
Ralph Davis,
Transfer Director/Counselor
careerguidance
transfercenter
CAREER CENTER
TRANSFER CENTER
Personal Development 04
Student Career Exploration
Learn about online resources
Career Café
Career Zone
EUREKA
Application Assistance to CSU, UC & Private Universities
Conferences
Transfer Application Workshops
College Fair
Transfer Admission Agreements
University Representatives

54. EOPS & CARE
EOPS is a state funded program designed to recruit and retain low-income students who are educationally disadvantaged.
CARE is a California state funded program designed to recruit and assist single parent recipients of CalWORKs .
Available Services:
Book Grants
Nursing Cash Grants
Counseling
Priority Registration
Free Tutoring
Workshops
Cash Grants for Single Parents
SSA 207
(310) 233 – 4260
Mercy Yanez,
Associate Dean/Director
Steve Hirsch,
EOPS Counselor
Mica Murillo,
CARE Coordinator/Counselor

55. Financial Aid Financial Aid Office Veterans’ Center
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application online:
Available Services:
Fee Waivers
Foster Youth
SSA 114
(310) 233 – 4320
M-Th 10am-2pm
M 5-7pm
Grants
Loans
Scholarships
Work Study
Sheila Millman,
Financial Aid Manager
Veterans’ Center
LRC 125
(310) 233 – 4093
M/W 8am-7pm
T/Th 8am-5pm
Students interested in utilizing this service must file the required paper work one month prior to registration.
More information:

56. International Students Office
SSA 131
(310) 233 – 4111
Available Services:
Academic & Personal Advisement
Cultural enrichment activities
Housing location assistance
Ongoing support for students
Referrals for international students
with special needs
Visa application process
Paul Grady,
Student Advisor
Kaman Ng,
Senior Office Assistant

57. “Sound Mind, Sound Body, Sound Future”
Life Skills Center
“Sound Mind, Sound Body, Sound Future”
Staffed by licensed clinical psychologist & advanced graduate interns in psychology programs in Los Angeles.
Cafeteria 110
(310) 233 – 4586
Walk-in Hours:
M/F 10am-12pm
T-Th 11am-1pm
By appointment:
M-Th 8am-8pm
Friday 8am-4pm
Available Services:
Crisis Intervention
Community Referrals
Individual/Group Counseling
Men’s Success Group
AA Meetings
Workshops
Dr. Bonnie Burstein,
Life Skills Center Coordinator

58. Learning Assistance Center
The LAC provides instructional support that promotes the development of students:
(310) 233 – 4149
Available Services:
Checkout counter
Computer lab
High tech center for students with disabilities
Literacy center
Peer Tutoring
Writing & Math Lab
Sally Fasteau
LAC Director

59. Special Programs & Services
SP&S provides support for students who need assistance in pursing their educational goals due to a disability.
Cafeteria 108
(310) 233 – 4620
Available Services:
Adaptive Equipment Loan
Adaptive P.E. Programs
Assisted services in: Interpreting,
Note Taking, Reading, & Tutoring
Counseling
High Tech Center Computer Lab
Learning Skills Courses
Testing accommodations
Debbie Tull,
SP&S Director
Sue Steele,
SP&S Counselor
Amarylles Hall,
A.S.A.P. Counselor

60. Student Support Resources
Child
Development
Center
A.S.O.
Athletics
Bookstore
Library
Cafeteria
Sheriff’s
Cashier’s
Office
Student
Health
Center

61. ASO & Seahawk Center Associated Student Office Available Services:
Applications for AGS, Scholarships and other campus clubs
Campus Events/ Activities
Student Government
Student Clubs & Organizations
Available Services:
ASO Membership
Balloon & Cookie Services & Deliveries
Student ID Card
Seahawk Center – 2nd Floor
(310) 233 – 4594

62. LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE SPORTS
Athletics
The athletic department is a viable part of the academic success of our students with a student-athlete transfer rate that is outstanding .
LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE SPORTS
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
(310) 233 – 4351
Nabeel Barakat,
Athletic Director

63. Seahawk Center 1st floor
Bookstore
Available Services:
ATM machine
Buy new/used & rented textbooks
LAHC clothing
School supplies
Snacks/ sandwiches/ drinks
Seahawk Center 1st floor
(310 ) 233 – 4170

64. Cafeteria
Prepared by the LAHC Culinary Arts Program, students may purchase delicious meals made daily during the fall & spring semesters.
Available Services:
Breakfast Menus
Lunch Menus
Harborgator Kafe
Microwaves
Vending Machines

65. Seahawk Center, 1st Floor Fee Wavier or Financial Aid
Cashier’s Office
Seahawk Center, 1st Floor
(310) 233 – 4098
Pay College Fees
Fees may be paid:
-In Person
-By mail: Cashier’s Office
1111Figueroa Place, Wilmington CA 90744
-Online with a Debit/Credit card
Parking permits may be purchased
Fee Wavier or Financial Aid
Log on to your Student Account (SIS) and click
on “View & Pay Fees” to verify status
After Fees are Paid
Take your receipt upstairs to the ASO office to obtain your student ID card

66. Child Development Center
Provides basic child care for children of students with low income. Serves pre-school aged children between 2 ½ to 5 years old.
(310) 233 – 4200

67. Extension Programs & Continuing Education
Community Services
Extension Programs & Continuing Education
Our mission is to provide the community with personal & professional growth through outstanding non-credit lifelong learning opportunities.
PROGRAMS
Arts
Business & Career
College for Kids
Continuing Education & Services
Fitness & Sports
Personal Enrichment
Technology
(310) 233 – 4450

68. Library
Visit our new library opening May 2012 and utilize resources such as library databases, e-reserves, workshops, & paper citation assistance.
(310) 233 – 4480
M-Th 8am-8:30pm
Friday 8am-2pm
Saturday 9am-1pm
Jonathan Lee,
Chair

69. from any phone on campus to reach the Sheriff’s Office
Dial 311
from any phone on campus to reach the Sheriff’s Office
PE 138
(310) 233 – 4600
Available Services:
Campus Lost & Found
Temporary parking permits

70. Student Health Center Cafeteria 110 (310) 233 – 4520
Available Services:
Blood Tests
Blood Pressure Monitoring
First Aid
Cholesterol Tests
Injury Treatment
Prescription Medicine
Physician, Nurse
Physicals by appointment on WED
Referrals to low cost or free physician
TB Testing
Vaccines (Flu Shots)
Carol Stevenson,
Nurse

71. See a Counselor Register for Classes Pay Fees Get a Picture ID
WHAT’S NEXT?
See a Counselor
Register for Classes
Pay Fees
Get a Picture ID

72. QUESTIONS?

73. Still Have Questions? Schedule an appointment with a counselor
Develop a Student
Educational Plan (SEP)
Bring transcripts from other
colleges you’ve attended
Counseling Center
(310) 233 – 4299
Information Desk
(310) 233 – 4230