Higher Education Week SEVEN Transition to Credit Higher Education Week SEVEN Mt. SAC GE Sheets, Credit Application

Agenda Ice Breaker Transition to Credit Reminder: Student Services Presentation next class

Ice Breaker Roles in Groups Need volunteers to play: Ricardo Chen Lily Marcus Doug Sally Workbook – page 50

Roles in Group (Answers) Ricardo – Dominator Chen – Information-Seeker Lily – Procedural-Technician Marcus – Encourager Doug – Compromiser Sally – Initiator Workbook – page 50

Mt. San Antonio College New Student Orientation VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Mt. San Antonio College New Student Orientation Facilitator: Michael Ngo, MS Counselor Workbook – page 67 Michael Ngo

Matriculation What exactly is Matriculation? VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Michael Ngo

Matriculation Partnership between the college and the student VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Matriculation 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. Michael Ngo

Student’s Rights & Responsibilities VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Student’s Rights & Responsibilities Responsibilities: Provide HS/College Transcripts Express educational goal upon admission Declare 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 Michael Ngo

Registration Overview & Process VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Registration Overview & Process Admission Application Submit High School and/or College Transcripts Assessment English, Math, & Reading Placement Orientation YOU ARE HERE! Counseling/Advisement Counselors & Educational Advisors. Registration Online Fees Remember important deadlines Michael Ngo

Understanding Your Placement VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Understanding Your Placement English Placement Assessment of Written English (AWE) Reading Placement Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) 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. Michael Ngo

Assessment of Written English VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Assessment of Written English AWE English 67 English 68 English 1A* AMLA 42W AMLA 41W AMLA 43W ESL LERN 81 If you placed into AMLA, it is highly recommended to take the AMLA Reading & Speaking Courses * English 1A is required for AS/AA & Transfer Workbook – page 67 Michael Ngo

Degree of Reading Power VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Degree of Reading Power *Compass is a reading placement for non-native speakers **Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees. ***Exempt from Reading Competency, if initial placement in Read 100. Workbook – page 67 Michael Ngo

*Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees. VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 COMPASS / ESL Reading *Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees. Workbook – page 67 Michael Ngo

Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) – 4 types VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 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 AA/AS Degree Transfer Workbook – page 67 Michael Ngo

VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Programs of Study Michael Ngo

VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Certificate “Certificates are designed to develop or enhance vocational proficiency…” Major/Core courses only No General Education (must meet prerequisites) 1 semester – 2.5 years Workbook – page 67 Michael Ngo

Associate in Science 60 associate degree appropriate units minimum VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Associate in Science 60 associate degree appropriate units minimum Major courses General Education (Area A – E) Math Competency (Math 71) Physical Well-Being Reading Competency 2 – 3 years (based on full-time load) After completion of occupational program, student is geared toward the working field. Workbook – page 67 Michael Ngo

Associate in Arts Degrees VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Associate in Arts Degrees Liberal Arts and Sciences with area of emphasis in one of the following: Business Communication Fine Arts Humanities Information Technology Kinesiology and Wellness Language Arts Mathematics Music Natural Sciences Social & Behavioral Sciences Workbook – page 67 Michael Ngo

California State University VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 California State University Michael Ngo

University of California VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 University of California Michael Ngo

Transfer to University VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 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) Michael Ngo

No G.E. (must complete any prerequisites) Certificate Associate Transfer Major Courses No G.E. (must complete any prerequisites) 1 semester to 2.5 years Employment G.E. Math PE Reading 2 yrs. to 3 yrs. Some Major Courses 60 transferable units 2 yrs. to 3yrs. University (2-3yrs) Employment or more school VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Michael Ngo

Starting Salaries Potential Income Earning Per Year VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Starting Salaries Potential Income Earning Per Year 65K+.……………………………………………Ph.D 50-60K.………………………………………MA/MS 40-50K………………………………………BA/BS 20-30K..…………………………………………HS -20K…………………………………No HS Diploma Resource : U.S. Dept. of Labor 2001 Michael Ngo

Estimated College Cost VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Estimated College Cost Michael Ngo

POINT SCALE: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Calculating Your G.P.A. POINT SCALE: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 Course Units Grade BIOL 1 4 A AMLA 42W B MATH 50 3 C ARTD 15A F 14 Units Attempted Grade Points Total points 4 16 3 12 2 6 14 34 31 points divided by 14 units = 2.43 G.P.A. Michael Ngo

Academic & Progress Probation COUN 2: College Success Strategies 4/17/2017 Academic & Progress Probation Academic Probation: Attempted 12 units Cumulated below a 2.0 GPA Progress Probation: 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 Workbook – page 67 Professor Michael Ngo

Full-time load = 12 units or 36 total hours VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Time Management Simple Rule: For every one hour of classroom time, allow two hours for H/W, study time, & other assignments A 3-unit class: 3 hours of classroom time + 6 hours of H/W & Assignments 9 hours total time Full-time load = 12 units or 36 total hours If you work: Take no more than: 40 hrs/wk 6 units 30 hrs/wk 9 units 20 hrs/wk 12 units 5-15 hrs/wk 14-16 units Workbook – page 67 Michael Ngo

How to read the class schedule VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 How to read the class schedule Michael Ngo

VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Terms to Know 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 Pre-collegiate basic skills: Refresher courses in reading, writing, and computation. Do not count towards graduation from Mt. Sac, or transferring to an university Degree Appropriate: Courses applied to Associate degree (AA/AS degree applicable courses). Michael Ngo

Registration for Classes VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Registration for Classes Online Michael Ngo

How to Register for Credit Classes

After you receive a letter from Admissions & Records https://my.mtsac.edu/claim.html

Provide same answers as your Credit Application

Copy Your Mt. SAC Portal Code

Go to: myportal.mtsac.edu Enter your user name from the letter you received and the Mt. SAC Temporary Portal Code

Click on “Student” tab

Select Registration

select the term you want to register for

Enter the CRN Enter Course Reference Number

It will state what class you have

Key dates to remember

What to expect first day First Day of School What to expect first day of School: Traffic Parking Long lines Things to remember! Be Positive & have a good attitude. Arrive Early Ask for HELP!

Cost – Spring 2011 Semester Enrollment Fee: $26 per unit (May change) VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Cost – Spring 2011 Semester Enrollment Fee: $26 per unit (May change) Required of all students except those qualifying for BOGW Fee Waiver International Student Fees: $214 per unit (plus $26 per unit) Out-of-State Student Fees: $214 per unit (plus $26 per unit) Parking: $40 or $20 w/BOGW Fee Waiver Student Activities Fee: $11 Health: $17 or $ 12 w/BOGW Fee Waiver Materials Fee: varies Fee is noted under the class listing at the end of the course description Michael Ngo

Registration Policy Repeat Policy VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Registration Policy 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 Mt. SAC Catalog available on the Mt. SAC’s website Michael Ngo

Resources: Student Services VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Resources: Student Services Admissions & Records Assessment Center Associated Students Bridge Program Bursar’s Office/Photo ID (9A) Career Placement Counseling/Advising Department Disabled Student Programs & Services Extended Opportunity Programs & Services Financial Aid & Veterans’ Affairs Health Services (67) Learning Assistance (6) Re-Entry Center Student Life (9C) Vice President Office Michael Ngo

Question

Other items… Mid Point Evaluation Journal Entry VESL Week 7 4/17/2017 Michael Ngo