New Student Orientation Roberto Suárez Outreach & Orientation

The PCC District Four Campuses: - Cascade - Sylvania - Rock Creek - Southeast Four Centers: - Hillsboro - Washington County - Portland Metro - Central Portland

Your Test Scores: ESOL ESOL 5ESOL 6ESOL 8ESOL 7Writing 121 Writing 115 Reading 115 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6 1 term ≈ 3 months

Credits vs. Hours 1 credit = 1 hour per week 4 credits = 4 hours per week 12 credits? = 12 hours per week Hours represent typical lecture classes. Classes with labs will require additional hours.

1 = 2  = 2 hours of study  1 hour in class

School Time ESOL 150 – 4 credits ESOL 152 – 4 credits ESOL 154 – 4 credits 12 credits Study Time (1 = 2) 24 hours per week + = Total weekly school time 36 hours per week 12 hours per week

Full Time vs. Part Time Full time12+ credits ¾ time9-11 credits ½ time6-8 credits It’s better to be a successful part time student than a struggling full time student!

Successful Academic Progress Good Standing Quarterly GPA 2.0 (C) or better Probation Term 2 Suspension Term 3 Alert Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

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Roberto Suárez Outreach & Orientation Next Steps 1. See an advisor 2. Register for classes 3. Buy parking permit 4. Buy books 5. Go to class