WELCOME TO THE EOPS STUDENT ORIENTATION Fall 2013 Mt. San Jacinto College EOPS New and Continuing Student Orientation Fall 2013

EOPS New Student Orientation Fall 2008 History of EOPS The program was established by the Legislature in 1969 through SB 164, Alquist (Chapter 1579, Statutes of 1969). It was created to enable students affected by language, social, and economic handicaps to achieve their educational objective and goals; including, but not limited to, obtaining job skills, occupational certificates, or associate degrees, and transferring to four-year institutions. All 113 community colleges offer EOPS services.. EOPS New Student Orientation Fall 2008

EOPS SERVICES & BENEFITS “Over and Above” Counseling and Educational Planning Priority Registration Book Service - $200.00 for Fall 2013 SGA Sticker Parking Permits Career and Personal Assessments Revised 2013 kk

Three Counseling Contacts Three appointments that are set up by the student No new students will be seen at MVC for counseling appointment. Students need to go to SJC for counseling. Appointments are to be 3-4 weeks apart. Counseling appointments are for: Discussing career issues that will help you develop your goals. Discussing personal issues that interfere with your goals. Developing educational plans that will fulfill your goals. Revised 2013 kk

Priority Registration EOPS/CARE students have the opportunity for priority registration. You need to register during your Priority Date, or by the end of that week (if you have holds…) Students in the EOPS/CARE program register before general registration begins for Fall and Spring semesters. You should never have a difficult time selecting classes unless you procrastinate. Due to California Budget Crisis, the college is offering Less and less classes, and classes close up quickly, so priority registration is even more important. Revised 2013 kk

Book Voucher EOPS provides book vouchers to qualified students to assist with the purchase of one or more of their required text books. You can purchase required text books ONLY! No supplemental books , Nursing uniforms, Art/lab/ or any other types of supplies Book Voucher will be available August 19th, 2013. Go to EOPS Office to pick up your FA2013 schedule and take that to the Bookstore to purchase your book Last day to pick up your book voucher is September 27th, 2013. Revised 2013 -kk

Book Voucher (continued) In order to get use your voucher for Fall 2013: Enrolled in 12 units (if you are on a waiting list, that does not count). Be in DSPS and have a current stress test form in your files, that indicates minimum # of units to take. Have a waiver of 12 units completed (the director and/or a counselor will decided if you need one). Until you show proof of 12 units, you will be unable to get your books, parking permit, or SGA sticker. Revised 2013 kk

How to get your SGA & Parking: You need to pay for the TRANSPORTATION fee ($6.00) before requesting your SGA and Parking. After orientation you must order your SGA and parking on-line. You must order these before 2:00pm on the day of the orientation. Or the following day before 2:00pm if your orientation ends after 2:00pm. Revised 2013 kk

To Order SGA & Parking Permit 1. After orientation you must order your SGA and parking on-line. 2. You must order these before 2:00pm on the day of the orientation or the following day before 2:00pm if your orientation ends after 2:00pm. 3. Go to MyMSJC.EDU 4. Log into your account 5. Click on request SGA and Parking Permit 6. Select Fall 2013 7. Click on SGA and Parking Permit 8. Click Submit EOPS New Student Orientation Fall 2008

SGA and Parking (continued) After 5 business days, you will receive your parking permit in the mail; you can go to the cashier, Bookstore, or cafeteria to pick up the SGA sticker. Last day to request SGA and Parking is September 27th or you will have to pay out of pocket after that date. Revised 2013 kk

EOPS New Student Orientation Fall 2008 Questions? Go over Handouts Syllabus Signature Page Mutual Responsibility Contract (MRC) EOPS New Student Orientation Fall 2008

EOPS Staff Dr. Ketmani Kouanchao- Director Pamala James- Counselor Mary Montano- Clerical Assistant Cindy Manzanilla- CARE Coordinator Juan Mata- EOPS/CARE Technician Heather Tibbetts – Counselor at MVC Revised 2013 kk