Welcome to Santa Ana College International Student Orientation

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

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

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

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

Spring 2017: February 13 – June 11 Academic Calendar 2015-2016 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

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.

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

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: WWW.SAC.EDU Cashier’s Office VL-205B SAC Address There is no plan for partial payment and no exceptions to this policy.  Questions? Call 714-564-6965.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 www.sac.edu

Counseling Appointment International Student Counselors: Call International Student Program at (714) 564-6047, or visit room VL-104 or Call Counseling Center at (714) 564-6103, or visit room S-112

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

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, 39-48 Units) 19

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

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

Plan A – Associate Degree See the white form

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)

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: 60-70 units Examples: Engineering, Teacher Education, Business Admin. 24

Plan B - CSU See the yellow form

Plan C - IGETC See the pink form

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

Assessment Tests Please review your test scores

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

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

SAC Math Sequence 33

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

Classes to Improve College Skills Business Applications 110, 115 1-2 units Computer Keyboarding 1-2 units Business Applications 179 3 units Intro to Microsoft Office 3 units Reading N80A/B 3 units Reading N90A/B 3 units Study Skills 109 3 units

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

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

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

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.

Make sure you & the counselor sign the Ed. Plan! Joe Student 1234567 1/13/16 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 N60 3 Math 084 6 CNSL 116 3 12 English 061 3 Art 100 3 Bus. 150 4 Earth Sc. 110 3 13 Make sure you & the counselor sign the Ed. Plan!