1. AS Business Degrees & AA General Business Transfer Plan

2.   Lila Rogers, Program Advisor for AA General  Building 9, Room 117  407-582-1355  lrogers17@valenciacollege.edu  Make an Advising appointment online at http://bit.ly/1WgfuuX http://bit.ly/1WgfuuX  Genevieve Hall, Career Program Advisor for AS degrees  Building 7 Room 107D  407-582-1239  ghall13@valenciacollege.edu ghall13@valenciacollege.edu  Make an Advising appointment online at:  https://checkappointments.net/appts/LJ5jtepKH3https://checkappointments.net/appts/LJ5jtepKH3 Advisors

3.   Associate in Arts - A.A. Degree  General studies degree  Prepares you to transfer to a Florida public university as a junior.  Business Transfer Plan  Accounting, Business Administration, Human  Resources Management, Management Information Systems A.A. Degree

4.   Common Pre-Requisites for Florida Public Universities  ACG 2021C – Principles of Financial Accounting  ACG 2071C – Principles of Managerial Accounting  CGS 2100C – Computer Fundamentals & Apps  ECO 2021 - Principles of Economics – Macro  ECO 2023 – Principles of Economics – Micro  MAC 2233 – Calculus for Business & Social Science  STA 2023 – Statistical Methods A. A. Degree

5.   Associate in Science - A.S. Degree  Prepares you to enter a specialized career field.  Transfers to the B.A.S. (Bachelor of Applied Science) Degree at select Florida public universities that offer the B.A.S.  “Articulated” A.S. degree will also transfer to a B.A. or B.S. General Business or Business Management Degree A.S. Degree

6.   Articulated AS to BS Business Administration  Finance  Management  Marketing  Human Resources  Real Estate  Small Business  International Business A.S. Business Degree Specializations

7.   What are they?  12-24 Credits of Technical Coursework  Credits earned are applied to the AS Degree  (Must meet testing requirements if applicable once AS Degree is declared and Developmental Coursework may be required)  Preparation for immediate entry into workforce  How do I get one?  Complete the required coursework  Automatically awarded once requirements are met, although we encourage you to declare a TC  What certificates can I earn for business related fields?  Accounting, Business, Customer Service, Human Resources, Property & Casualty and Real Estate Technical Certificates

8.   What is my catalog year?  Found in Academic Profile in Atlas  Changes any time you change your major  Why is it important?  Credits, course numbers and degree requirements can vary by year  Catalogs are valid for 5 academic years  Updates every time you change your major Catalog Year

9.   Atlas Account  Course Tab – Academic Profile  Benefits of seeing an Advisor  Ensure proper planning for timely graduation  Discuss career opportunities and degree articulations  General questions and troubleshooting  How should I contact them?  Email for appointments via your Atlas email  Always include your VID# Who is my Advisor?

10.   Degree checklist to track your completed and remaining requirements to graduate  Located in the “My LifeMap” tab in ATLAS  Confirm that you are registering for the correct courses and view future requirements My Education Plan

11.   Free workshops for Valencia Students that cover topics such as academic success, tutorials and training, career development, cultural and social awareness and personal development  Generally 45-50 minutes long  Offered on every campus Skillshops

12.   Phi Beta Lambda – Business Club  Email: phibetalambda.valenciawest@gmail.comphibetalambda.valenciawest@gmail.com  Valencia College and UCF Accounting Majors Facebook page Clubs and Facebook

13.   Career Center – West Campus SSB 206  Mock Interviews  Resume Preparation  Career Assessments  Career Coach  Career Action Distinction  My Career Planner  Located in ATLAS under the “My LifeMap” Tab Career Resources

14.   Variable credit (1-4) course to meet the “Business Elective” requirements for A.S. Degrees  Can be registered for in multiple terms  Completion of prerequisites required prior to internship  Register with the Internship Office  West Campus Coordinator: Carmen Diaz (cdiaz@valenciacollege.edu)cdiaz@valenciacollege.edu Internships

15.   APPLY TO GRADUATE THROUGH YOUR ATLAS  Transfer Options  BA/BS in specific business specialization with AA General Studies degree (Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Integrated Business, Economics, etc.)  AS to BS Articulations (Public & Private)  B.A.S. (Bachelor of Applied Science)  You might still need to meet Gen Ed and Foreign language requirements depending on completed coursework  Gordon Rule requirements may differ between VC and your next institution!  Employment I’m About to Graduate, What Do I Do Next?