COUN 1 MATRICULATION AT MT. SAC GE Sheets

HOMEWORK 2 Note: No late assignments will be accepted.

 Matriculation Process at Mt. SAC  General Education (AA/AA, CSU & IGETC) AGENDA

 Partnership between the college and the student  Enhances student access to the California Community Colleges  Promotes and sustains the efforts of credit students to be successful in their educational endeavors. 4 MATRICULATION

Responsibilities:  Provide HS/College Transcripts  Express your educational goal upon admission  Declare a major  Attend classes, complete coursework and progress toward your educational goal Your Rights:  Challenge or appeal any prerequisite or requirements that you believe unfair  To file a complaint of unlawful discrimination if the matriculation procedure is being applied in a discriminatory manner 5 STUDENT’S RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Admission Application o Submit High School and/or College Transcripts 2. Assessment o English, Math, & Reading Placement 3. Orientation o Information you need to know as students 4. Counseling/Advisement o Counselors & Educational Advisors 5. Registration o myportal.mtsac.edu or my.mtsac.edu myportal.mtsac.edumy.mtsac.edu 6. Fees o Remember important deadlines 6 REGISTRATION OVERVIEW & PROCESS

7 UNDERSTANDING YOUR PLACEMENT English Placement  Assessment of Written English (AWE) Reading Placement  Degrees of Reading Power (DRP)  Compass/ESL Reading Math Placement  (4 different tests) Appointment is required to take the placement. Each test may be taken every three months. Test scores are valid for a two-year period. A valid photo ID is required to take ALL tests and to obtain test results.

8 ASSESSMENT OF WRITTEN ENGLISH AWE English 67 English 68 English 1A* AMLA 42W AMLA 41W AMLA 43W ESL LERN 81 * English 1A is required for AS/AA & Transfer If you placed into AMLA, it is highly recommended to take the AMLA Reading & Speaking Courses

9 DEGREE OF READING POWER DPR Read 70 Read 80 *Read 90 **Read 100 AS or AA Degree *Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees. **Exempt from Reading Competency, if initial placement in Read 100.

10 COMPASS / ESL READING COMPASS ESL AMLA 31R AMLA 32R *AMLA 33R AS / AA Degree *Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees.

11 MATHEMATICS DIAGNOSTIC TESTING PROJECT (MDTP) – 4 TYPES Math Placement LERN 48 LERN 49 Math 50 Math 51 or (51A & 51B) Math 71 or (71A & 71B) Transferable Level Math 100,110,120,130,150,160,140,180 AA/AS Degree Transfer

12 PROGRAMS OF STUDY Mt. SAC Certificate Program Associate in Arts/ Associate in Science Transfer to University

“Certificates are designed to develop or enhance vocational proficiency…” o Major/Core courses only o No General Education (must meet any course prerequisites) o 1 semester – 2.5 years 13 CERTIFICATE

o 60 associate degree appropriate units minimum o Major courses o General Education (Area A – E) o Math Competency (Math 71) o Physical Well-Being o Reading Competency o 2 – 3 years (based on full-time load) o After completion of occupational program, student is geared toward the working field. 14 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREES 1.Business 2.Communication 3.Fine Arts 4.Humanities 5.Information Technology 6.Kinesiology and Wellness 7.Language Arts 8.Mathematics 9.Music 10.Natural Sciences 11.Social & Behavioral Sciences 15 Liberal Arts and Sciences with area of emphasis in one of the following:

16 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

17 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

18 TRANSFER TO UNIVERSITY  California State University General Education  Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) – not for all majors Universities with “Impacted Major”, consult with Counselor/Advisor for additional requirements (If you plan to transfer to a private university, it is recommended to consult with the university)

19 Certificate Associate Of Science Transfer Major Courses No G.E. (must complete any prerequisites) 1 semester to 2.5 years Employment Major Courses G.E. (Area A-E) Math competency PE Reading competency 2 yrs. to 3 yrs. Employment Some Major Courses G.E. 60 transferable units 2 yrs. to 3yrs. University (2-3yrs) Employment or more school 19

SALARY INFORMATION 20

21 ESTIMATED COLLEGE COST

22 CALCULATING YOUR G.P.A. CourseUnitsGrade GEOL 8 GEOL 8L 4A ENGL 67 4B MATH 50 3C ARTD 15A 3F 14 Units Attempted Grade Points Total points POINT SCALE: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 34 points divided by 14 units = 2.43 G.P.A.

ACADEMIC & PROGRESS PROBATION Academic Probation Academic Probation:  Attempted 12 units  Cumulated below a 2.0 GPA Progress Probation Progress Probation:  Attempted 12 units  Cumulated more than 50% of all units which the student have earned “W”, “I” and “NP”.  Probation 1: occurs at the end of the first semester  Probation 2: occurs at the end of the second consecutive semester  Probation 3: occurs after the third consecutive semester  Dismissal 23

24 RECOMMENDED STUDY TIME Simple Rule:  For every one hour of classroom time, allow two hours for homework, study time, projects and other assignment pertaining to class 3 unit course (regular term) 3 hours of class time/wk +6 hours of homework/wk =9 hours total/wk Full time student = 12 units or 36 total hours If you work:Take no more than: 40 hrs/wk6 units 30 hrs/wk9 units 20 hrs/wk12 units 5-15 hrs/wk14-16 units

25 HOW TO READ THE CLASS SCHEDULE

 Prerequisite: – A class or test – required before enrolling in a certain course.  Advisory: – Recommended before enrolling in a certain course  Co-requisite: – A class which must be taken concurrently with another course  Not Degree Applicable (Pre-collegiate): Refresher courses in reading, writing, and math. Do not count towards graduation from Mt. SAC or transferring to an university  Degree Appropriate: Courses that may apply to certain Associate Degrees and/or Certificate Programs 26 TERMS TO KNOW

27 REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES Register for your classes and access your information ONLINE at myportal.mtsac.edumyportal.mtsac.edu OR my.mtsac.edumy.mtsac.edu

 Registration Window  Start of term  Last day to add classes  Last day to drop a class without a “W”  Last day to change grading option of a class  Last day to petition for graduation:  Last day to withdraw from a class  Registration for next term 28 KEY DATES TO REMEMBER

 Enrollment Fee: $46 per unit  Required of all students except those qualifying for BOGW Fee Waiver  International Student Fees: $217 per unit (plus $46 per unit)  Out-of-State Student Fees: $217 per unit (plus $46 per unit)  Parking: $40 or $20 w/BOGW (per semester)  Student Activities Fee: $11  Health: $18 or $ 14 w/BOGW (per semester)  Materials Fee: varies * Fee subject to change. To find the most current fees, view the schedule of classes for the current term. 29 COST OF ATTENDANCE

 Repeat Policy  See Mt. Sac Catalog  Unit load – maximum 18 units per semester  Over 18 units – See Mt. Sac Catalog  Catalog Rights  Forgiveness of Grades  See Mt. Sac Catalog  Mt. SAC’s Catalog is available online 30 REGISTRATION POLICY

 – Mt. SAC Website  myportal.mtsac.edu OR my.mtsac.edu – Registration website/ transcript, personal information myportal.mtsac.edumy.mtsac.edu  – Transfer info to UC/ CSU  – Federal financial aid form  – Scholarship website  WEBSITES TO KNOW

 Admissions & Records  Assessment Center  Associated Students  Bridge Program  Bursar’s Office/Photo ID (9A)  Career & Transfer Center  Counseling Department  Disabled Student Programs & Services  Extended Opportunity Programs & Services  Financial Aid Office  Health Services (67)  Learning Assistance (6)  Student Life (9C)  Vice President Office 32 RESOURCES: STUDENT SERVICES

33 QUESTIONS

 Class will be in building 9C room 5 (check your syllabus for exact date)  Enter building 9C through the patio area. Room is next to the kitchen. 34 REMINDER – COUN 1 (PROFESSOR NGO)