1. Welcome!

2. Why students choose CCV Access – Open Admissions Value – Least expensive college in VT Flexibility – You can attend full or part-time Success – Earn a degree and/or transfer Faculty – T each in their career field

3. CCV Overview Founded in 1970 Part of the Vermont State College (VSC) system VT’s 2 nd largest college 1,000+ courses per semester 20 associate degree programs 6 certificate programs Over 80% of our students attend part-time

4. Where in the World is CCV?  Most Vermonters live within 25 miles of CCV  Take classes at any center or online

5. Academic Programs Associate Degrees (20) o Accounting o Administrative Management o Applied Business Practices o Business o CADD o Computer Systems Management o Criminal Justice o Digital Marketing o Early Childhood Education o Emergency Management o Environmental Science o Graphic Design o Hospitality & Tourism o Human Services o Liberal Studies o Medical Assisting o Multimedia Communications o Network Administration o STEM Studies (starting spring 14) o Visual Arts Certificates (6) o Allied Health/Nursing Prep o Childcare o Essential Workplace Skills o Health Information Specialist o Substance Abuse Services o Web Site Design

6. Numbers 3 semesters (12 - 15 weeks) : Fall, spring, & summer Most classes = 3 credits 1 credit = About 1 hour in class per week Full time = At least 12 credits (4 classes) per semester Associate degree = 60 credits or ~ 20 college-level courses

7. Associate Degree Requirements Liberal arts based programs 1. Foundational skills (if necessary) 2. General education 3. Program concentration

8. Keys for Success o Show up o Be present o Ask for help o Manage your time o Eat right o Connect o Know Yourself

9. Skills Assessments  Accuplacer Assessments o Ask about study materials to brush-up before taking the Accuplacer assessments. o The results help you know what classes are appropriate for your skill level.  SAT/ACT o College-level scores can waive Accuplacer assessments.

10. Annual Tuition Costs Plan for another $100 per class for textbooks!

11. 2 + 2 = Smart Here’s how much a student can save on a typical four-year degree by completing the first two years at CCV.

12. Introduction to College Studies o FREE 13-week course that many high schools will award credit for and it prepares you for college success. o Develop skills & strategies for success: Time management, note taking, study strategies and goal-setting Introduction to college culture and environment Personal finance with a focus on paying for college Career development Just fill out an application at www.ccv.edu to get started! www.ccv.edu

13. What Do ICS Students Say? “My friends told me ICS was worth my time and it was a valuable course to take.” “I signed up for the ICS course because I wanted to learn about college courses and how to prepare myself for future challenges.” “This class made me want to go to college.” “ICS taught me how to become a better student, not just for college but for my last year in high school.”

14. Why Dual Enrollment (DE)? Simultaneously earn high school and college credit Build your learning skills and confidence Experience a college-level learning environment Shorten the gap between high school and college Save $ on college

15. Juniors & Seniors Can Use a DE Voucher to take a FREE College Class!!  Students have to use one voucher in their junior year and one in their senior year to take advantage of both vouchers.  Students have to fill out a voucher application for the semester they plan to take a class by going to: www.vtdualenrollment.org  Students have to follow CCV admissions and registration process. For details please see our website at www.ccv.eduwww.ccv.edu  Students need to speak with their guidance counselor in order to receive high school credit for a college class.

16. Questions?