Welcome to Cuyahoga Community College!

OVERVIEW OF SESSION  Goals of orientation: Welcoming, memorable, feel connected, aware of resources Welcoming, memorable, feel connected, aware of resources  Learning about your academic & career options  Planning your career goals & staying on track  Taking advantage of student services

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS…  Get involved, not OVER-involved  Manage time & schedule realistically  Have a plan – counselor will help!  Consistently attend class  Progress through math, English & science (as needed)  Talk with professors  Know your grades  Are familiar with class syllabus

CAMPUS POLICE – HERE TO HELP !  All State-Certified Officers  Smoking Locations  Motor Vehicle Accidents – reports on campus  Blue Beacons  Parking Only in Designated Areas  Theft Reports  Restraining Orders  Escorts, Lock-Outs, Jump-Starts  Lost & Found  Report Strange Behaviors  Crime Reports – updated & reported to FBI Non-Emergencies Emergencies Office Location MCON-90 Save these numbers in your phone or write them down!!!

Eastern Campus Metropolitan Campus Western Campus Brunswick University Center Westshore Campus Corporate College West Take classes at 15+ physical locations & online!

College policies/procedures & your rights & responsibilities Educational program descriptions, program sequences & admission requirements Course descriptions COLLEGE CATALOG

BASIC TERMINOLOGY  In the catalog: Prerequisite Prerequisite Concurrent enrollment Concurrent enrollment  Credit/credit hour Part-Time (1-11 credits) Part-Time (1-11 credits) Full-Time (12 or more credits) Full-Time (12 or more credits)  Class types: Day, evening, & weekend classes Day, evening, & weekend classes Distance learning/e-learning/web-based, hybrid Distance learning/e-learning/web-based, hybrid Learning Community Learning Community Bridge Course Bridge Course

COURSE SCHEDULE BOOKS  Schedule books printed every semester  Updated schedules are online Drop & withdraw dates Academic calendar Tuition & fees Course selections Pre-requisites

 Session options  Counseling appointment October & March October & March Appointment vs. Walk-i n Appointment vs. Walk-i n  Petition to graduate  Withdraw dates  Add/Drop dates week 1 st 8-week 2 nd 8-week Aug SepOct Dec Jan FebMar May week 1 st 5-week 2 nd 5-week May June July Aug FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS SUMMER SESSION IMPORTANT DATES

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS  Taught by Award-Winning Faculty  Degree & Certificate Options Degrees: Associate of: Applied Business, Applied Science, Technical Studies, Arts, & Science Certificates: Short-Term, Proficiency, Post-Degree

PROGRAM PLANNER Catalog in Force

TRANSFER PROGRAMS  Associate of Arts & Associate of Science  See Counselor to: Discuss transfer options & contacts Review the Transfer Center Review u.select at  Meet with an advisor from 4-year school(s) for Bachelor’s Degree information

WE’RE HERE TO HELP! SEARCH, REGISTER, & PAY FOR CLASSES Bookstore Enrollment Center Financial Aid My Tri-C Space

WE’RE HERE TO HELP! PERSONAL/SOCIAL Career Center Counseling Mentoring Office of Diversity & Inclusion Project GO! Recycling & Sustainability Student Life, Athletics, & Recreation Veterans’ Services

WE’RE HERE TO HELP! ACADEMICS ACCESS Services Counseling Learning Center Library SMARTHINKING.com (on Blackboard) Student Support Services Technology Learning Center

WE’RE HERE TO HELP! Fast Forward to Success   Tri-C requires mandatory enrollment in foundation courses (also known as dev ed)   Enrolling & completing in these increases your ability to succeed as a college student   If you placed into a foundation course, you will hear:. Tri-C’s requirement is that you enroll in foundation courses in your first semester. You are required to continue to enroll in foundation courses every semester until you have completed them.

Student Success Student Success Week & Workshops Week & Workshops  Study Skills  Test-Taking Tips  Time Management  Career Decision-Making  Transfer Planning  Stress Management GEN Studies Classes  Career Development  Personal Development  Success Strategies  Parenting Skills  Intro to College Opportunities for Success

Must be currently enrolled Complete 12+ credits toward a degree Cumulative GPA of Each term, the Dean’s List is published GPA of in attempting 12 or more credits during the preceding term ACADEMIC RECOGNITION… ~ TRI-C HONORS PROGRAM ~ Learn more about all programs & how you can be involved!

What is Financial Aid?   Financial aid is money supplied by outside sources to help cover the cost of EDUCATION(tuition, books, fees…)   More info:   How & when do you apply?

Financial Literacy and Resources at Tri-C  In class and seminar based sessions on budgeting, responsible borrowing and credit  One on one advising appointments available with SFAS advisors  Project GO – assistance with applying for public benefits  Scholarship opportunities Scholarship opportunities Scholarship opportunities

Types of Aid at Tri-C   Federal Aid Pell Grant Pell Grant FSEOG FSEOG Loans Loans Work Study Work Study Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships College or Private donors College or Private donors

How to KEEP Financial Aid: Standards of Academic Progress   What is Standards of Academic Progress? (SAP) Completion Rate GPA Maximum Time Frame   What forms of aid does this affect?   How does this affect me?   What do I do if I fall into one of these situations?

WHAT’S NEXT: BREAK-OUT GROUPS! Register Counseling MyTri-C Space Tour

Wishing you success at Cuyahoga Community College!