What You Need To Know

Introduction to Semester Conversion Berkeley College will convert its academic calendar from a quarter system to a semester system in June 2016 An academic year will be comprised of two semesters, rather than three quarters In a calendar year, students will have the ability to take courses over three semesters instead of four quarters

Benefits of Semester Conversion Additional time to complete your coursework and, if necessary, seek the help of professors, tutors and Academic Advisors Complete an Associate's degree in 16 months instead of 18 months and a Bachelor’s degree in 32 months instead of 36 months, if you choose continuous enrollment (no semesters off). Longer break, beginning in the Summer of 2017

Semester Facts and Figures Quarter SystemSemester System Associate’s Degree90 quarter credits60 semester credits 23 courses20 courses Bachelor’s Degree180 quarter credits120 semester credits 46 courses40 courses Individual Course2 or 4 quarter credits3 semester credits Full-Time Status12 – 16 credits12 – 15 credits Typically 3-4 coursesTypically 4-5 courses

Academic Calendar JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Winter 2016 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Fall 2016 Jan 4 – Mar week Quarter Mar 21 – May week Quarter Jun 6 – Sep week Semester Sep 19 – Dec week Semester

Academic Calendar JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Winter 2017 Spring 2017 Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Jan 3 – Apr week Semester Apr 24 – Aug 5 15-week Semester Sep 5 – Dec week Semester

Example! Quarter SystemSemester System Credits Required Credits Transferred44 Credits Earned in 4 BC (Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Spring 2016) 64 Total Credits Earned10872 Total Credits Remaining7248 Percentage of Degree Completed60% I started in Spring of 2015 with transfer credits and take 16 credits every term. I take each summer off. On the quarter system, I was going to graduate in the Winter 2018 quarter. How do these credits translate to the semester system?

Example Continued! How do I still graduate on time? Your Graduation Plan on the Quarter System Spring 15 Quarter Summer 15 Quarter Fall 15 Quarter Winter 16 Quarter Spring 16 Quarter Summer 16 Quarter Fall 16 Quarter Winter 17 Quarter Spring 17 Quarter Summer 17 Quarter Fall 17 Quarter Winter 18 Quarter EarnedLOAEarned LOAEarned LOAEarned Earned & GRADUATE! Your Graduation Plan on the Semester SystemOPTION 1 Spring 15 Quarter Summer 15 Quarter Fall 15 Quarter Winter 16 Quarter Spring 16 Quarter Conversion! Summer 16 Semester Fall 16 Semester Winter 17 Semester Spring 17 Semester Fall 17 Semester Winter 18 Semester EarnedLOAEarned 72 semester credits earned LOAEarned LOAEarned Earned & GRADUATE! semester credits to go! 12 Your Graduation Plan on the Semester SystemOPTION 2 Spring 15 Quarter Summer 15 Quarter Fall 15 Quarter Winter 16 Quarter Spring 16 Quarter Conversion! Summer 16 Semester Fall 16 Semester Winter 17 Semester Spring 17 Semester Fall 17 Semester Winter 18 Semester EarnedLOAEarned 72 semester credits earned LOAEarned LOA Earned & GRADUATE!N/A semester credits to go! 1815 N/A

Another Example! Quarter SystemSemester System Credits Required Credits Earned in 6 BC (Winter 2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Spring 2016) 96 Total Credits Earned9664 Total Credits Remaining8456 Percentage of Degree Completed53.33% I started in Winter of 2015 and take 16 credits every term. I attend year round and do not take summers off. On the quarter system, I was going to graduate in the Fall 2017 quarter. How do these credits translate to the semester system?

Another Example Continued! How do I still graduate on time? Your Graduation Plan on the Quarter System Winter 15 Quarter Spring 15 Quarter Summer 15 Quarter Fall 15 Quarter Winter 16 Quarter Spring 16 Quarter Summer 16 Quarter Fall 16 Quarter Winter 17 Quarter Spring 17 Quarter Summer 17 Quarter Fall 17 Quarter Earned Earned & Graduate Your Graduation Plan on the Semester System Winter 15 Quarter Spring 15 Quarter Summer 15 Quarter Fall 15 Quarter Winter 16 Quarter Spring 16 Quarter Conversion! Summer 16 Semester Fall 16 Semester Winter 17 Semester Spring 17 Semester Fall 17 Semester Earned 64 Semester credits earned Earned Earned & Graduate!NA Semester credits to go! 15 12

Pledge to Students The Semester Conversion will allow you to: - Keep your current progress towards your degree completion and GPA that you have already earned - Complete your degree in the same amount of time (or less), as long as you maintain your current enrollment status

Semester Conversion Resources Meet one-on-one with an Academic Advisor to map your road to graduation under the semester system Visit for updates on the Semester Conversion and a list of FAQshttp://berkeleycollege.edu/semester-conversion.htm

Important Contacts Semester Conversion Questions: Your Academic Advisor: Your COO:

Together, we can ensure a successful transition