Welcome to the Community College of Philadelphia! We are glad you have chosen us for higher education We want you to be successful Today we want to give you some basic information to get you off to a good start Let’s go!

What do you need to know to get from today This is you, new CCP student What do you need to know to get from today to graduation? Here’s where you want to be – Graduation! Here’s where you want to be

Here’s what you need to know Know how to navigate online Know how you are performing academically Know your plan Know when to ask for help and where to go Know how to become involved in the College Community Know what is expected of you as a college student

The College does not send Messages about financial aid Navigate online The College does not send You must check your MyCCP email everyday Messages about financial aid Any changes to your roster Special events on campus Opportunities for internships, travel abroad, new courses How do I log on to MyCCP?

Forgotten Password Need J# and social security #

Student Tab Access Email Check email often important messages from College are sent via email

Important Link to your personal Financial Aid Information

It is essential to check “My eligibility” View Book store credit/holds See if you need to turn in documents to financial aid See all financial aid awards Accept awards It is essential to check “My eligibility” If you do not turn in required documents, you will not receive financial aid

Consider applying for scholarships One application: many scholarships

Friendly reminder about paying for college: If your situation changes and you can not start classes in the fall, you must officially drop your classes before January 19th (first day of the term) to avoid being charged tuition

Another helpful tab on MyCCP is My GPS tab

This calendar reflects major term dates and activities scheduled primarily at the Main Campus and the Regional Centers. Term start and end dates, refund periods, the final day to drop course(s) without penalty of "F" grade(s), and deadlines to change "I" grades vary for all terms. In college, DEADLINES ARE IMPORTANT!

Canvas Online courses Also, some on campus courses Get assignments Submit assignments See your grades

Any questions about navigating online?

Know how you are performing academically It is important to know how you are doing in class If your instructor uses Canvas, check your grades often If you are unsure of how you are doing, talk with your instructor Check your MyCCP email for academic early alerts, kudos and referrals Check your Starfish Connect Student Dashboard often

Starfish Connect The College’s Academic Early Alert System Communication tool used to provide feedback to students early in the term Feedback may be positive (Kudo) or may be an alert (Flag) that something needs to change for you to be successful in the course Faculty may recommend you use a campus resource (Learning Lab, Counseling) through Starfish Connect DO NOT IGNORE EARLY ALERTS –TALK TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR AND ASK FOR HELP How do I access Starfish Connect?

1) Log in to Canvas and Click on Starfish Connect

2) Customize your Profile First time in Starfish Connect Click on upload photo to set up your profile Then click Home to open your student dashboard

3) Open your Student Dashboard Click to see if you have received any Kudos from an instructor(s)

4) Starfish Alert Flags Raised Check your dashboard to see if any flags have been raised by an instructor(s)

5) Referrals Check to see if you have been referred to any campus support services

6)Student Success Network Always check your Success Network to remember who can support you at CCP

7)Courses Use courses to find quick instructor contact information

8) Service Catalog The service catalog will provide information on all campus resources available to you.

Know your plan Develop an academic plan with the help of instructors, advisors, counselors, career center staff Know your goal: Certificate, Associate Degree, Transfer Make every course count Seek help when registering for courses Seek assistance before changing majors

My GPS tab Take courses that lead to your degree See how your courses fit with different majors Look ahead

Major Credits needed to graduate

Find out what courses you still need to earn your degree See how your courses fit with another major Find out what courses you still need to earn your degree Find out which courses you have taken that are not applied to your program of study

Do you want to transfer after earning your Associate Degree? Consider Dual Admission Transfer to area colleges and universities. Earn your associate degree Enroll as a junior at 4-year college/university Cabrini College Arcadia University Immaculata University Cheyney University Rosemont College Saint Joseph’s University Chestnut Hill College Holy Family Eastern University LaSalle University Peirce College Temple University How do I find out more about Dual Admission?

Any questions about knowing how you are doing academically or creating an academic plan?

Know when to ask for help and where to go Ask for help when: You get an assignment or test back with a poor grade You are feeling overwhelmed You are struggling to keep up with your school work You are not sure if you should drop a class You receive an academic early alert through Starfish Connect ASK FOR HELP EARLY IT IS MUCH EASIER TO TURN THINGS AROUND WHEN IT IS STILL EARLY IN THE SEMESTER Where should you go for help? There are many resources and services available on campus

Academic Advising BG-12 Advisors are faculty from different disciplines Work with students in good academic standing Review program requirements Help with course selection

Career Services Center Resume workshops Interview preparation Job search strategies Career decision making Help you develop skills to find jobs (work-study, part-time, full-time and summer)

Coordinates reasonable accommodations and academic adjustments for all qualified students with disabilities Center on Disability BG-39B Coordinate accommodations and academic adjustments for qualified students with disabilities who register with the Center

Counseling Center BG-07 Academics: change major, work/family/school balance, improve study skills Personal: Build self-esteem and help with problem solving, resolve conflicts and crisis referral to other services Career: Interest inventories, explore world of work Transfer: Help with the transfer process

Veterans Resource Center BG-43 Transition Workshops Information- Veteran Affairs Laws Peer group discussion Student Veterans Group

Learning Lab B1-28 Tutoring by Faculty Peer Tutoring Workshops Study Groups Online tutoring Support services for disabled students Central Learning Lab, Room B1-28  (English, English as a Second Language, French, Spanish, Social Sciences, Art History)  South Learning Lab, Room B2-36  (Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing)  West Learning Lab, Room W3-26  (Biology, Chemistry, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, Nursing, Nutrition) 

International Student Services BG-42 Immigration Issues Work permits Medical Insurance Information Adjustment to Philadelphia International Student Services BG-42 Immigration Services Help with obtaining work permits Medical Insurance Information Adjustment to Philadelphia/USA

Student Academic Computer Center B2-33 Access to computer workstations Many software applications Laser printing Must use Colonial Card to enter

Library M1-12 Provides over 110,000 books and research tools Permits students to check out eight (8) items at a time You must have your Colonial Card to enter

Single Stop M1-21 Benefits Screening & Healthcare Enrollment Assistance Free Tax Preparation Free Legal Assistance Financial Counseling and Education Referral services to Community Resources It’s confidential

Student Success Initiatives Programs to support students with degree completion Oversight for Starfish Connect, Academic Early Alert System Colonial Colleagues – an academic peer support group Complete with 15 Scholarship

Women’s Outreach and Advocacy Center Individual Consultations Crisis Intervention Advocacy Support Resource Library Education and Issue Awareness Workshops Homeless Student Support Program

Become part of the CCP Community The findings from 20 years of research: The more actively engaged students are with college faculty and staff, with other students, and with the subject matter they study, the more likely they are to learn, to stick with their studies, and to attain their academic goals.

Know how to become involved in the College Community Some Clubs and Organizations: Anime Gaming Club African Culture and Traditions Club Christian Men and Women’s Alliance Alpha Beta Gamma Colonial Colleagues Gospel Choir Club ESL Students’ Club Latin American Students’ Club Muslim Students’ Club Ritmo Latino Student Ambassadors Student Leaders Student Programming Board Student Veterans’ Club Gay-Straight Alliance The Vanguard Newspaper If you have time, consider: Athletic Teams (competitive) basketball tennis cross country track and field women’s volleyball Athletic Teams (intramural) Exercising at the Athletic Center Joining a Club or Organization Starting a Club or Organization

Get involved on campus! There is an activity for every student

Learn about clubs and organizations you can join Check out events happening on campus

Any questions about getting help at the College or getting involved in activities?

Know what is expected of you as a college student Attend classes when scheduled Arrive to class on time Complete all assignments when they are due Talk to your instructor; seek help if you are having academic trouble Seek help if you are having trouble that affects your academic performance Read the syllabus carefully (it is your “contract” with your instructor) Study/review two hours out of class for every one hour in class Know yourself; know WHEN you study best & HOW you study best Practice appropriate classroom etiquette: -silence cell phone during classes -limit excessive talking and walking (in & out) during class -no sleeping during class Use your planner (inside student handbook or on cell phone or tablet)

Have a great first semester! Education is the gift that no one can take away Now, greetings from faculty…