1. Welcome to Santa Ana College
International Student Orientation

2. Introductions
First name Country of origin? How long in U.S.? What is your major?

3. Attention
You must stay until you get signed out by a counselor to leave the orientation.

4. The Purpose of Orientation:
Review Immigration Policies & SAC Policies
Provide you with basic information about SAC & Educational Planning
Review of your Placement Test Scores
Assist you with class selection and on-line registration for your first semester
Review with students the basic purpose of orientation
Let them know that there is a VERY BRIEF introduction to the college and that SAC has much to offer in terms of our academic programs and services.
Students should be encouraged to read:
The Student Planning Guide
The Class Schedule
The Catalog

5. How does college work? Academic calendar & first day/week
Adding & dropping classes
Work for your books
Tuition & payment
Registering for classes next semester
Review academic year
16- week semester with a finals week
Highlight START and END dates of semester 5

6. Spring 2017: February 13 – June 11
Academic Calendar
Spring 2017: February 13 – June 11
February 13th Instruction Begins
February 25th Last day to add a full-term class with add code
February 26th Last day to drop a full-term class without “W” grade with enrollment fee refund for full semester classes.
May 14th Last Day to Drop with “W” for full semester classes.
Review academic year
16- week semester with a finals week
Highlight START and END dates of semester

8. Adding a full class Option 1: WAIT LIST Option 2: ADD CODE
Note: Add class via WebAdvisor and add yourself to the wait list.
Option 2: ADD CODE
Note: Obtain add code from instructor.

9. Note: You do not need instructor’s signature to drop a course
Dropping a class
It is the student’s RESPONSIBILITY to drop a class!
Drop your course(s) on-line (WebAdvisor) Last day to drop:
without a “W” – Feb. 26th
with a “W” – May 14th
Note: You do not need instructor’s signature to drop a course
“F” Grade

10. There is no plan for partial payment and no exceptions to this policy.
Fees/Payment Policy (Payment & ID cards: Cashier’s and Student Business Office, VL-205B)
Payment Deadline:
Returning Students & New Students:
Fees must be paid within 3 calendar days of registering for courses or you will be dropped for non-payment.
Payment Options:
Online: In Person: or By Mail:
Cashier’s Office VL-205B SAC Address
There is no plan for partial payment and no exceptions to this policy. 
Questions? Call

11. Effective Practices for Success
1. Must meet with a counselor to
Develop Comprehensive Educational Plan
Register courses appropriately aligned with your reading and writing level
2. Must enroll and remain in 12 units at all times. Online classes and intersession classes are required to have permission from international counselor.
3. Focus on G.P.A! 2.0 GPA or higher
Must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in courses.
4. Lack of attendance will result to being dropped out of class(es) by instructors without notification.

12. Effective Practices for Success
5. Be aware of ONLINE classes 6. You are only allowed to repeat the same course for two (2) times. The third time requires counselor’s approval. 7. You will lose priority registration when accumulating 100 units. 8. Must be enrolled in 6 units for the first summer.

13. Effective Practices for Success
9. Academic Honesty Policy Information
10. Recommended to take Counseling classes:
Counseling 100
Counseling 107
Counseling 116
11. Participate in Transfer Center activities, join in clubs and engage with other students.
12. Participate in on campus and off campus activities.
13. It is not recommended that you request for pass/non-pass classes or online courses.

14. Effective Practices for Success
Important Notes!
14. Disclose transcripts/degrees from other colleges or university from any other countries.
15. You need to receive an equivalent of a “C” grade to receive “credit.”
16. If you receive non-credit, “D” or “F” grade you will not receive any unit credit and fall below twelve units.
17. Nursing major is not allowed to enroll until you discuss with counselor.

15. Welcome To Santa Ana College
Must be
enrolled
in 12 units
at all times!
Welcome To Santa Ana College
International Student Orientation

16. CAMPUS RESOURCES
STUDY, STUDY, & STUDY! Library L building Learning Center: D-307 Math Center: L-204 Counseling Center: S-112 Transfer Center: S-110 International Student Office: VL-104 Student Activities/Clubs VL-205A Computer Lab: A-106

17. Counseling Appointment
International Student Counselors: Call International Student Program at (714) , or visit room VL-104 or Call Counseling Center at (714) , or visit room S-112

18. Vocational Certificate
A series of special major courses, all related to a particular occupational skill.
Can be helpful in obtaining or upgrading employment
Requirements:
MAJOR
COURSES
ONLY
Total Units: (Varies) Min. 12 units
Examples: Business Applications, Electronics, Auto Tech, CIS 18

19. What General Ed. plan is best for me?
PLAN A - Associate Degree only
(60 Units Total, 24 GE Units)
PLAN B - AA Degree & Transfer to the CSU
(60-70 Units Total, 41 GE Units)
PLAN C - AA Degree & Transfer to the UC or CSU & Some Private Univ.’s
(60-70 Units Total, Units) 19

20. AA-T and AS-T Degrees Highlights of the AA-T/AS-T Degrees:
AA and transfer degrees for CSU’s
Provides common major preparation courses for CSU’s
Provides slight GPA bump for CSU admissions
Example: CSU Fullerton  2.7 GPA for Fall 2014 transfer admissions
Student has 2.6 GPA + .1 bump = 2.7 GPA for admissions 20

21. Associate Degree
Usually referred to as AA or AS (Assoc. of Arts or Sciences)
Offered by community colleges
Requirements:
Major Courses
General Education Courses Plan A (24 units)
Elective Courses +
Total Units: Min. 60 units
Examples: Business Admin., Liberal Arts, Nursing, Paralegal 21

22. Plan A – Associate Degree
See the white form

23. Minimum Qualifications for an Associate Degree
Obtainment of a minimum G.P.A of 2.0
Completion of 60 semester units
12 units of residency (SAC)
No “N” classes count towards 60 units
Must meet the proficiency requirements (Math, reading, speech and computer skills with a “C” grade or better)

24. Transfer Programs
Lead to TRANSFER to a UNIVERSITY (UC / CSU / Private / Out-of-State)
Classes count toward completion of a Bachelor’s Degree
Requirements:
Major Courses
General Education Courses Plan B or C (39-42 units)
Elective Courses +
Total Units: units
Examples: Engineering, Teacher Education, Business Admin. 24

25. Plan B - CSU
See the yellow form

26. Plan C - IGETC
See the pink form

27. ASSIST.ORG Helps explore majors offered at UC/CSU campuses
Shows requirements for major preparation
Transferring courses to the UC/CSU campuses

30. Assessment Tests
Please review your test scores

31. SAC English Course Sequence
English N50 (3 units) Intro. to Written Communication
English N60 (3 units) Basics of Effective Writing
English 061 (3 units) Introduction to Composition
English 101 or 101H (4 units) Freshman Composition
English 102 or 102H (3 units) Literature and Composition
English 103 or 103H (4 units) Critical Thinking and Writing 31

32. English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
Class
Rec’d Speech Class
Rec’d Reading Class
EMLS 055 (4 units) Writing, Grammar & Reading I
Com. N52A (3 units)
Reading N50 or N80
EMLS 107 (4 units) Writing, Grammar & Reading II
Com. N52AB (3 units)
Reading N80
EMLS 109 (4 units) Writing, Grammar & Reading III
Com. 096, 097 (3 units) Com. N53 (3 units)
Reading N90
EMLS 110 (3 units) Intro. To the Essay
Reading N90 or 102
EMLS 112 (3 units) Advanced Composition
Com. N50 (3 units)
Reading 102
English 101 or 101H (4 units) Freshman Composition
Com. 101 (3 units) Interpersonal Com. Com. 102 (3 units) Public Speaking
Reading 150
Student Planning Guide, Page 5 32

33. SAC Math Sequence 33

34. Counseling/Study Skills Classes
(2 units)
Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
Counseling 106
(1 unit)
Inquiries into Higher Education
Counseling 107
(3 units)
The Freshman Experience
Study Skills 109
College Learning Skills
Counseling 114
Careers in Teaching
Counseling 116
Career/Life Planning & Personal Exploration
Counseling 120
Assertive Self-Development
Counseling 124
Theories, Techniques, & Practices in Personal Grow
Counseling 125
Exploring Leadership
Counseling 144
Counseling 150
Reasoning and Problem Solving
Introduction To Human Services 34

35. Classes to Improve College Skills
Business Applications 110, units
Computer Keyboarding units
Business Applications units
Intro to Microsoft Office 3 units
Reading N80A/B units
Reading N90A/B units
Study Skills units

36. How do I know what classes to take?
Section #2 cont.:
How do I know what classes to take? 36

37. Some courses have been reserved for International Students
All E.M.L.S. course selections will come from the board.
These courses have been reserved for international students.
Use course schedule to find out days and times of listed reserved courses
Section number is the five digit number

38. To add any class(es) from the board, you need to get an add slip signed:

39. Courses Recommended Class 1 & 2 English (EMLS) & Math
Class # 3 Counseling 116, 100
Class #4 Counselors will help select (Speech, Reading, G.E.)
Courses need to meet your English writing and Reading abilities to avoid poor academic performance.

40. Make sure you & the counselor sign the Ed. Plan!
Joe Student /13/ Business X X
N60
102
084
CMST 102 CNSL 116 Art 100 Earth Sc. 110
Econ 120
Bus. 150
Spring 16
Fall 16 X
English N Math
CNSL 12
English Art
Bus
Earth Sc 13
Make sure you & the counselor sign the Ed. Plan!